Meridian, Nebraska

Meridian is a ghost town in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.

History

An early variant name was Big Sandy.[1] A post office called Big Sandy was established in 1865, renamed Meridian in 1870 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1883.[2] Meridian was named from its location on the sixth principal meridian.[3]

The name is still used for Meridian Public Schools in the same county.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meridian (historical)
  2. ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 258.

40°13′00″N 97°21′51″W / 40.21667°N 97.36421°W / 40.21667; -97.36421


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